Joe Lafata Stats & Scouting Report

AB	236
AVG	.229
OBP	.303
SLG	.322
HR	5

Full name Joseph Joseph Lafata
Born 08/03/1921 in Detroit, MI
Died 05/06/2004 in Roseville, MI
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 163 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Eastern
Debut 04/17/1947

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